cetferungulate
adjective
Meaning
Having or characterized by a structure resembling a set of small, interlocking horns or projections, often seen in certain insect or fossilized organisms.
Examples
- The paleontologist marveled at the intricate, cetferungulate patterns on the ancient trilobite fossil.
- Researchers are studying the cetferungulate morphology of the beetle's antennae to understand its sensory capabilities.
Synonyms: horned, spiny, crested, tuberculate